Not to be confused with Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind, although both brilliant mathematicians do have similar social problems. Previously titled X+Y, A Brilliant Young Mind is based on the story of Daniel Lightwing, who worked with the production and attended the prestigious Olympiad as Butterfield’s character does in the film. “I have a […]
American family films have become a billion dollar business, much like all the other genre films coming out of Hollywood. I remember when family films like Little Rascals, Hocus Pocus or Trading Mom, didn’t need millions for special effects, they were about values and inspiring a young generation. Paper Planes seems to have those movies
There isn’t anything universally profound about 5 Flights Up, we accept Keaton and Freeman as husband and wife for over 40 years because they are both actors we are so familiar with. The script does well to also ignore the difference in skin color because it’s a moot point and certainly not what this story